Connecticut Law About Divorce

Research Guides

Connecticut General Statutes

Research guides prepared by the Connecticut Judicial Branch law librarians:

Publications from the Connecticut Judicial Branch:

OLR Research Reports - Connecticut Office of Legislative Research:

Library Materials

Connecticut Family Law Citations: A Reference Guide to Connecticut Family Law Decisions, by Cynthia C. George
Connecticut Practice, Family Law and Practice with Forms, by Arnold H. Rutkin
Part 4: Dissolution of Marriage
Friendly Divorce Guidebook for Connecticut, by Barbara Kahn Stark

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U.S. Department of State Publications

Marriage and Divorce -

Many U.S. citizens choose to marry, or obtain a divorce while traveling or living abroad. There are things you’ll need to know if you do choose to marry or divorce while out of the U.S. We hope the information below will be helpful to you.

Chapter 815j – Dissolution of Marriage, Legal Separation and Annulment

Sec. 46b-40. Grounds for dissolution of marriage; legal separation; annulment.
Sec. 46b-44. Residency Requirement.

Connecticut Practice Book

Chapter 25 – Procedure in Family Matters

Sec. 25-1. Definitions Applicable to Proceeding in Family Matters

Sec. 25-2. Complaints for Dissolution of Marriage, Legal Separation, or Annulment
Sec. 25-5. Automatic Orders upon Service of Complaint or Application
Sec. 25-7. Pleadings in general; Amendments to Complaint or Application
Sec. 25-8. Amendment; New Grounds for Dissolution of Marriage
Sec. 25-9. Answer, cross complaint, claims for relief by defendant

Sec. 25-10. Answer to cross complaint

Connecticut Judicial Branch Court Forms